Blacksburg,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ocean engineering focuses on designing various types of vessels, a discipline commonly referred to as naval architecture. This field encompasses fluid mechanics, propulsion systems, structural design, vehicle dynamics, and marine engineering. Students complete their studies with an internationally recognized design sequence where they create comprehensive ship designs.
The program maintains strong connections to aerospace engineering, with both disciplines sharing a significant portion of course requirements. Students interested in combining these fields can pursue a dual major in aerospace and ocean engineering.